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Summer Peach Blueberry Kale Salad

Summer Peach Blueberry Kale Salad That Screams Freshness

This Summer Peach Blueberry Kale Salad is a delightful, gluten-free option bursting with juicy peaches and sweet-tart blueberries, perfect for summer.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 21 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 bunch Kale Feel free to substitute with spinach
  • 2 pieces Peaches Select ripe peaches, cut before serving
  • 1 cup Blueberries Choose smaller berries for better flavor
  • 1/4 cup Pepitas Toast lightly for enhanced flavor
For the Vinaigrette
  • 1/3 cup Olive Oil A light-tasting olive oil works best
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon Honey Can substitute with maple syrup for a vegan option
  • to taste Cracked Black Pepper Adjust according to taste

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk
  • Baking pan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Spread the pepitas on a parchment-lined baking pan in a single layer. Toast for about 5-6 minutes until lightly golden and fragrant.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, honey, and olive oil until well combined. Add cracked black pepper to taste.
  3. Chop the kale into bite-sized pieces and place in a large mixing bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, then massage the leaves for about 5 minutes.
  4. Rinse the blueberries and dry. Halve and pit the peaches, slicing into wedges or cubes.
  5. In the bowl with the massaged kale, add the peaches and blueberries. Drizzle with the vinaigrette and toss everything together.
  6. Divide the salad into bowls and top with toasted pepitas. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 5gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 980IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best flavor and texture, keep vinaigrette separate until ready to serve. Enjoy fresh for maximum crunch.

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